U1 Ch1 3rd Grade SS Study Guide

What event led to the Intolerable Acts in 1773?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act

• The Boston Massacre

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament?

• To make the United States pay off a war debt from the French and Indian War

• To punish the American colonists

• To declare independence

• To form an alliance with France

Why did the Boston Tea Party occur?

• Americans were upset about the extra taxes from Parliament

• Americans wanted to declare independence

• Americans wanted to form an alliance with France

• Americans were celebrating July 4th

What happened after the Boston Tea Party?

• Parliament punished the American colonists in Boston

• The Declaration of Independence was adopted

• The British army surrendered

• The Continental Army was formed

Who helped lead the revolution by leading the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Why do we celebrate July 4th in the United States?

• It is the day the colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence

• It is the day the Boston Tea Party occurred

• It is the day the British army surrendered

• It is the day the Stamp Act was passed

With which country did the United States form an alliance after the battle of Saratoga?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

After which battle did the British army surrender?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Boston

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

What does the flag symbolize in our country?

• The stripes represent the 13 colonies

• The stars represent the 50 states

• The colors represent ideals of our country

• All of the above

According to the Declaration of Independence, every person has the right to:

• Life

• Liberty

• The Pursuit of Happiness

• All of the above